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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,392.10, 26,051.70 and 15,545.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,392.10, 26,051.70 and 15,545.30 is: 23,285.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,392.10 : 26,051.70 = 15,545.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,392.10/26,051.70 = 15,545.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,392.10x = 26,051.70 × 15,545.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,392.10x = 404,981,492.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,981,492.01/17,392.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,285.37

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